Programme info
Micro-credential: Qualitative data analysis
- Study load: 3 ECTS credits
- Language of instruction: English
- Location: Stadscampus
- Faculty: Institute of Development Policy
Learning outcomes
This micro-credential focuses on the following learning outcomes.
1. The participant is able to organize and analyse qualitative data and develop interpretation strategies.
2. The participant comprehends the basic principles of qualitative research and evaluates what their ontological and epistemological stance implies for the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.
3. The participant is able to critically reflect on the validity of their interpretation.
4. Through the practice, the participant can code qualitative data and is able to organize and analyse qualitative data using NVivo software.
Practical information
The course is organised in 8 sessions of 3 hours. The overall course is organised between mid-November and the Christmas holidays, spread out over various sessions per week (on average 2 sessions per week on different days). Attendance in class is mandatory to allow for interaction, debate and group work. All sessions are organised in Antwerp (city campus).
Students of the micro-credential course will participate in the same session as the students of the advanced master programmes in Development Studies of IOB. This group consists of a group of predominantly international students of about 50 students. The sessions will consist of lectures, practice sessions, skills training. There will also be written assignments and a group video.
Evaluation
The course is evaluated based on the combination of an individual Nvivo exercise, a manual coding exercise and a group reflection in the form of a video.
Division of credits: Manual coding exercise (0,5 ECTS), individual NVivo exercise (2 ECTS) and group reflection (0,5 ECTS)
Assessment criteria:
• Comprehension
• Application
• critical reflection
• academic writing skills
Division of Marks: 3 ECTS for the entire sub-unit.
Assessment 2nd exam session: individual NVivo exercise